Paladins Conclude Road Swing At Chattanooga

Jan. 28, 2007

Furman vs. Chattanooga Game Notes
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Greenville, S.C. -- Furman wraps up its three-game Southern Conference road trip with a 7 p.m. contest against the Chattanooga Mocs Monday at the McKenzie Arena.

Furman, losers of two straight overall and six straight away from home, enter the game with a 10-11 overall record and 4-6 mark in the SoCon. Chattanooga, 9-13 overall and 2-8 in league play, fell at home to the College of Charleston on Saturday afternoon.

The game marks the 65th meeting between Furman and Chattanooga with the Mocs holding a 43-21 advantage. Furman, however, has claimed three straight over UTC and eight of the last 11 meetings. On January 3, at Timmons Arena, Furman outscored the Mocs 42-29 over the final 20 minutes to take a 69-56 victory. Sophomore Alex Opacic highlighted Furman's first SoCon win of the season with a career-high 20 points on 8-of-8 shooting from the field.

After dropping 21 consecutive games in Chattanooga, Furman has won on two of its last three trips to the Scenic City. The Paladins claimed a 74-65 victory at McKenzie Arena during the 2004-05 campaign.

Following Monday's road game, Furman returns to Timmons Arena to host SoCon North Division foe Appalachian State on Saturday at 6 p.m.